What Is QR Code Reader?
A QR Code Reader decodes QR code images by extracting the encoded text, URL, contact info, or data payload. You can scan QR codes directly from image files without a smartphone camera app.
How to Use It
- Upload a QR code image or paste image URL. Click Read. View the decoded content.
Key Features
- JPEG/PNG/WebP support, URL detection with click-to-open, raw data export, bulk image processing
- Browser-based — no data sent to servers
- Free forever, no signup needed
Use Cases
Decoding QR codes from screenshots, inspecting QR content before scanning, extracting URLs from printed materials
FAQ
Is it free?
Yes — unlimited use, no account required.
Is my data private?
All processing happens in your browser. Nothing is transmitted to any server.
Which browsers are supported?
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on desktop and mobile.
Can I use it for production?
Ideal for development and debugging. For production, use standard libraries.
Are there file size limits?
No hard limits — bounded only by browser memory.
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